rubber stamp

US /ˈrʌb.ər ˌstæmp/
UK /ˈrʌb.ər ˌstæmp/
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1.

a device for imprinting a mark or design, typically on paper, with ink

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He used a rubber stamp to mark the documents as 'confidential'.
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The company ordered a new rubber stamp with their updated logo.
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stampsealimprintmark
2.

a person or organization that gives approval to something without much thought or opposition

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The parliament has become a mere rubber stamp for the executive's decisions.
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He was criticized for being a rubber stamp for the CEO's agenda.
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figureheadpuppetyes-mantool
1.

to approve or authorize something automatically or without proper consideration

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The committee is expected to simply rubber stamp the new policy.
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Don't just rubber stamp every decision; think critically.
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approve automaticallyauthorize without questionratifyendorsesanction
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